Surfing-Vaast goes to war to win gold for Polynesia and France
TEAHUPO'O, Tahiti : Local hero Kauli Vaast said he was ready to go to war to win an Olympic surfing gold medal at his home break - for his family, for all Tahitians and for France.
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Shooting-Ukraine shooter finds solace in silver
CHATEAUROUX, France : With the daily worry about the impact of the war at home in Ukraine, Serhiy Kulish's silver medal means even more to him than it might have done before - as well as being redemption for having accidentally shot at a rival's target in Tokyo.
Ingebrigtsen, Kerr cruise through 1,500 metres dry run
PARIS : Defending champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen and world champion Josh Kerr are expected to have a battle royale in the Olympic 1,500 metres final, but it was something of a phoney war after they were drawn in the same semi-final on Sunday.
Holiday Inn on fire as mob smashes way into hotel housing asylum seekers before starting blaze
Rioters have stormed a hotel housing asylum seekers and set a fire as yet more protests erupted on the streets of the UK on Sunday (August 4).
The 15 Russian 'neutrals' at Paris Olympics politically isolated and rarely in spotlight
Rarely on the podium and barred from the opening ceremony, the 15 Russians competing at the Paris Olympics have an uneasy status as "Individual Neutral Athletes" following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainians proud of fencers winning first gold of Olympics
KYIV : Ukrainians hailed their women's sabre team for winning the country's first gold of the Paris Olympics, thanking them for playing their part in inspiring a push for victory in the war with Russia.
Sailing-Israeli windsurfer said he felt all the country willing him on
MARSEILLE, France : Winning gold for Israel in the men's windsurfing means far more than Olympic glory because of the war in Gaza, Israel's Tom Reuveny said after his victory on Saturday.
Aryna Sabalenka Beats Victoria Azarenka To Reach Washington Open Semi-Final
Aryna Sabalenka withstood a shaky second set to defeat Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 6-4 in a Friday showdown of two-time Australian Open champions to reach the Washington Open semi-finals. Third-ranked Sabalenka fired eight aces in the matchup of Belarus rivals at the WTA and ATP hardcourt tuneup for the US Open. "Always tough battles against her," Sabalenka said. "She always brings the best fight she can. I always enjoy playing against her. Just super happy to get through this tough match.